By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Although starter Jordan Zimmermann gave up a season-high five runs in a 6-2 loss to the Cardinals at Nationals Park on Friday night, manager Manny Acta was happy with his performance.
After serving up three homers, Zimmermann didn't get rattled and continued to throw strikes. In fact, he didn't walk a batter in the game. Too many times this season, Acta has watched his pitchers not named Zimmermann try to nibble around the plate and end up walking batters.
"We liked what we saw," Acta said. "He was not perfect and he missed with his location a few times. Every time he missed, the ball kept going out of the ballpark. We went after them, and that's what we liked. He didn't walk any guys. He was sharp on every one of his pitchers."
Ryan Zimmerman made it known that he enjoys playing behind the young right-hander. The third baseman likes the fact that Zimmermann takes his profession seriously.
In loss, Zimmermann shows poise....
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